I hope Jones has some means of proving that he brought the pearls from Sangoa.

That would settle the matter at once." "As soon as he is arrested we will get him a lawyer--the best in this country," said Mr.Merrick.

"More than that we cannot do, but a good lawyer will know the proper method of freeing his client." The next morning they were up early, awaiting developments; but Le Drieux seemed in no hurry to move.

He had breakfast at about nine o'clock, read his newspaper for a half hour or so, and then deliberately left the hotel.

All of Mr.Merrick's party had breakfasted before this and soon after Le Drieux had gone away young Jones appeared in the lobby.